The bed surface is half of your first-layer success. Here's the 2026 surface guide.
| Surface | Best for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| PEI (smooth) | PLA, PETG (with glue), TPU | PETG can bond too hard — use glue stick |
| PEI (textured) | PETG, TPU, PA — releases easily | Slightly less flat for ABS |
| Glass (bare) | PLA, TPU | Needs perfect leveling; ABS can chip glass |
| BuildTak | PLA, PETG | Wears out; replace yearly |
| Garolite | PA (nylon) — best adhesion | Harder to find in 2026 |
Golden rules
- Clean every print day: soap + water for PEI, IPA for glass
- PETG + smooth PEI = glue stick or textured sheet, always
- PA/PC: glue stick or garolite; avoid bare glass
- ABS/ASA: enclosure matters more than the surface
Every VOXFIL material page lists the bed surface and temperature we recommend — start from our data.